Cefquad: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefquad Benefits & Uses

Cefquad is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Cefquad Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefquad Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefquad safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Cefquad.

Mild
Is the use of Cefquad safe during breastfeeding?

Cefquad can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefquad on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cefquad. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefquad on the Liver?

Cefquad may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefquad on the Heart?

Cefquad may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cefquad with Other Drugs

Cefquad should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Cefquad Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefquad unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefquad

Is this Cefquad habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefquad has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cefquad since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Cefquad is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefquad cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefquad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefquad

Taking Cefquad with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefquad

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefquad and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefquad

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Cefquad over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefquad over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefquad cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefquad can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefquad with doxycycline?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Cefquad and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Cefquad to treat pneumonia?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, you can use Cefquad to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefquad help in preventing cold?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Cefquad does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.